Six Teens
Sweet
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Where were you in sixty-eight In sixty-eight Julie was Johnnie's date Two kids growin' together Livin' each day as if time was slippin' away Oh, they were just sixteen And their love a teenage dream They passed the time, they crossed the line The line that ran between Julie and Johnnie now you've made it But life goes on, you know it ain't easy You've just gotta be strong If you're one of the sixteens And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy You know you'll never go wrong 'Cause you're all part of the sixteens Suzie and Davey got to make the big time Maybe they can put it all together In a show that lasts forever Oh they would walk the strip at nights And dream they saw their name in lights On Desolation boulevard They'll light the faded light Suzie and Davey you can make it But life goes on, you know it ain't easy You've just gotta be strong If you're one of the sixteens And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy You know you'll never go wrong 'Cause you're all part of the sixteens So where were you in sixty-eight When Bobby and Billy thought That sixty eight was out of date They took the flowers from their hair And tried to make us all aware Too bad, too late So they lived from day to day And tried to do it all their way But sixty-eight was sixty-eight No matter what they say Bobby and Billy maybe you'll make it one day.
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Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Six Teens" by Sweet falls under the genre glam rock, also known as glitter rock, which was popular in the 1970s.
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Debut ReleaseThe song was first released in 1974 as a single, making it one of the band's most iconic songs from the mid-1970s.
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Chart PositionThe song achieved significant success in the United Kingdom, reaching number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Six Teens" deal with the experiences of teenage life and the transition into adulthood - featuring a strong social commentary for that time.
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Album InclusionThough it was originally released as a single, the song was later included in Sweet's third studio album, "Desolation Boulevard", released in November 1974.
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Anti-establishment ThemeThe song is known for its anti-establishment theme, consistent with much of the band's output during the period.
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LineupThe band members when the song "Six Teens" was recorded included Brian Connolly (lead vocals), Steve Priest (bass, vocals), Andy Scott (guitar, vocals), and Mick Tucker (drums, vocals).
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SongwritersLike many other Sweet records, "Six Teens" was written by the songwriting duo of Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who were instrumental in shaping the glam rock sound of the '70s.
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Live PerformancesSweet consistently included "Six Teens" in their live performances, most notably during their 1975 tour.
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Cover VersionsAlthough "Six Teens" is not as widely covered as some of Sweet's other hits, it maintains a stark influence on glam rock and has been performed by various artists over the years.
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Music VideoA promotional video was made for "Six Teens", highlighting the band's theatrical style, which was a significant part of the glam rock aesthetics.
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RecognitionDespite not being one of Sweet's most commercially successful singles, "Six Teens" is often considered as one of the emblematic songs of the glam rock genre, earning it a prominent position in the history of rock music.
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